You can feel confident dropping your brand new iPad mini. But you probably shouldn’t go dropping your iPad mini. Per a series of informal tests performed by third-party electronics warranty firm Square Trade, Apple’s new iPad mini outperformed both Google’s Nexus 7 and the third-generation iPad. A total of three tests were performed by protection […]
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It’s the teardowns that tell you what Apple’s really been up to. Per the full report by iFixit, Apple’s newly redesigned Earpod headphones have been taken apart to reveal a more durable design that is more resistant to water and sweat damage. The teardown of Apple’s new EarPods was published on Tuesday and stated that […]
This could be nifty. Per The Unofficial Apple Weblog, accessory outfitter Liquipel claims to make your smartphone water resistant by bonding it inside and out with a “nano” coating which repels water. The downside (for now) is that you’ll have to send your device off to Liquipel for a few days for them to coat […]
A series of internal policy documents leaked to Boy Genius Report shows that Apple may be amending its liquid damage repair policy. Apple’s mobile devices, which currently come with small Liquid Contact Indicator (LCI) patches that react and change color when in contact with water, uses the color change to determine whether a device has […]
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Review: Beach Buoy
By Robert Kaneko It’s spring! At least, it’s spring in the northern hemisphere. If, like me, you live in the Pacific Northwest, you may have despaired of spring ever arriving. However, as I type this, it’s sunny and 65°, so there is hope. With spring in mind, it’s time to start thinking about outdoor activities. […]